TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kristoff Bauer, ICMA-CM - Deputy City Manager
FROM: Gerald Newton, AICP - Development Services Director
Taurus Freeman - Planning and Zoning Divisional Manager
David Nash, AICP - Senior Planner
DATE: March 25, 2019
RE:
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Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the Incorporation of the Proposed Town of Rockfish
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal II - Diverse and Viable Local Economy
Executive Summary:
The Rockfish Community Board has proposed that a new Town of Rockfish be incorporated in the eastern part of Hoke County. This town would be adjacent to the City of Fayetteville. The North Carolina General Assembly has the authority to approve or deny a bill to incorporate. There is a constitutional restriction on this authority based on nearness to an existing municipality. The General Assembly has established the Joint Legislative Commission on Municipal Corporations (the Commission) to study proposals to incorporate and to make recommendations. Pursuant to the rules adopted by the North Carolina House and Senate, a bill to incorporate will not be considered in committee or on the House or Senate floor unless the bill is accompanied by a recommendation from the Commission. The rules have not required a positive recommendation prior to consideration or debate. The Fayetteville City Council can affect the Commission's recommendation by adopting a resolution. It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution in opposition to the incorporation of the proposed Town of Rockfish.
Background:
Overview of the Proposal to Incorporate the Town of Rockfish
An organization named the Rockfish Community Board has proposed that a new Town of Rockfish be incorporated in the eastern part of Hoke County. This town would be adjacent to the City of Fayetteville.
In a letter dated February 27, 2018, Mr. Larry Chason, the Chairman of the Ro...
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